Craig Melvin's Surprising On-Air Confession on Today Show
Craig Melvin made an unexpected admission on Monday while co-hosting the fourth hour of the Today show alongside Jenna Bush Hager. It was Craig's first time at the Jenna & Friends desk, a segment that has featured many guest hosts since Hoda Kotb left in January to spend more time with her daughters.
Craig Melvin's Admission
Despite working on Today for years, Craig confessed to Jenna Bush Hager that he had never watched the Jenna & Friends show before.
"This is a nice set. You know, I've never seen the show."
Jenna responded with playful surprise, "That is so rude!" Craig explained he never got a chance as he was finishing the third hour when Jenna & Friends began.
Conversation on Watching the Show
Jenna questioned the producers, "Did you just hear him say he's never watched the show?" Craig added,
"No, because I'm usually in transit, but this is nice."
Jenna pointed out the show runs an entire hour.
"Here's the thing about it. It's a full hour."
To which Craig replied,
"I know, I could probably watch some of it."
Craig Melvin's Hosting Roles on Monday
- Hosted the first two hours with Savannah Guthrie
- Joined the third hour with Sheinelle Jones, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer
- Co-hosted the fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager
Praise for Jenna Bush Hager
Craig praised Jenna for her work on Jenna & Friends, a show that has featured a revolving lineup of guest hosts since Hoda's departure in January.
"You’ve really made the segment your own."
Craig Melvin acknowledged his unfamiliarity with Jenna & Friends but embraced the chance to co-host and praised Jenna's success on the show.
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